GRE Word List

SINECURE

an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income

The meaning of the word sinecure is an office or position that requires little or no work and that usually provides an income.

Random words

WordMeaning
sleeperone that sleeps
rescindto take away : remove
slinkto go or move stealthily or furtively (as in fear or shame) : steal
titularhaving the title and usually the honors belonging to an office or dignity without the duties, functions, or responsibilities
soddendull or expressionless especially from continued indulgence in alcoholic beverages
swathea band used in swathing
waiveto relinquish (something, such as a legal right) voluntarily
trilogya series of three dramas or literary works or sometimes three musical compositions that are closely related and develop a single theme
predatoran organism that primarily obtains food by the killing and consuming of other organisms : an organism that lives by predation
nefariousflagrantly wicked or impious : evil